While Mary Burke is a Gubernatorial candidate, she is not a run-of-the-mill politician. Most politicians spend years, even decades, crafting an image for themselves through political posturing and … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – Celebrating the Life of Nelson Mandela
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor I am deeply saddened by the passing of Nelson Mandela. Mandela, a brilliant, courageous, and charismatic political figure, united South Africa under the most … [Read more...]
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Stop gun violence for holidays
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall As the nation marks the one year anniversary of the Newtown shootings in Connecticut, it is no closer to Federal gun control legislation. The number of children … [Read more...]
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Capitol Report – Pandering to the extreme
By State Representative, Leon D. Young The Legislature was suddenly summoned back into Special Session earlier this week at the behest of Governor Scott Walker. To have Walker tell it, this … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – A time for thanks
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor As we scramble around grocery stores and kitchens, finalizing the last minute details of the biggest dinner of the year, I wanted to take a moment to slow … [Read more...]
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Capitol Report – Please, hold those fries and big mac!
By State Representative, Leon D. Young Another Thanksgiving and Holiday Season is upon us. And, as generally is the case, millions of Americans will gather with family and friends in … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – Moving forward with Obamacare
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor On November 19th, I hosted a town hall meeting regarding the Affordable Care Act. My mission was to help my constituents work through their problems and … [Read more...]
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Carter G. Woodson and (Mis)Education Reform
Jarett Fields ER Room: This year marked the 80th anniversary of Carter G. Woodson’s, Mis-Education of the Negro. It was a profound assessment of the American education system, and its effects … [Read more...]
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Capitol Report – No way to make sausage
By State Representative, Leon D. Young It has been said, “if you like laws and sausages, you should never watch either one being made.” In other words, the legislative process, though messy … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – Computer Science is the future
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”. As your senator, I cannot stress the importance of schooling, as much of my … [Read more...]
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